Climate change is contributing to record numbers of people being uprooted from their homes globally, while worsening the often already "hellish" conditions of displacement, the United Nations said yesterday.
With international climate talks under way in Baku, the UN refugee agency highlighted how soaring global temperatures and extreme weather events are impacting displacement numbers and conditions, as it called for more and better investment in mitigating the risks.
In a fresh report, UNHCR pointed to how climate shocks in places like Sudan, Somalia and Myanmar were interacting with conflict to push those already in danger into even more dire situations.
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Trafficked animals sent back
Thailand is sending almost 1,000 highly endangered lemurs and tortoises back to their home in Madagascar, in what both countries called their biggest operation against wildlife trafficking.
Tyla bags eight nominations at the Billboard Music Awards
South African superstar Tyla is continuing to make waves on the global stage, scooping eight nominations at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards, to be held in Los Angeles on 12 December.
Toll of malnutrition high
UNICEF BOSS: NEARLY 25% OF KIDS DIE, WITH SEVERE WASTING IN CHILDREN DOUBLING
Eskom's 'new' R400k clients
Thousands identified due to tech changeover.
Cow-a-bang-go
Los Angeles - A would-be drug smuggler soaked a cow onesie in methamphetamine, part of a whole suitcase full of clothes he tried to sneak aboard a plane, US justice officials said.
Carlo, Pep head to lion's den
Look out for cash-boosted TAB soccer pools galore and several explosive matches this weekend, but before that there's great football on the menu and plenty of cash to be won on TAB soccer bets, including an enthralling clash between Liverpool and Spanish champions Real Madrid tonight.
Irwin on Team Valor's SA interests
USA-based Team Valor has had a close relationship with South African racing for many years now and recently bought four fillies who have run with much success in South Africa.
Roberts set for week of distinction
Trainer Michael Roberts is in the throes of a big week as five-year-old See It Again is aimed at the R6-million Betway Summer Cup at Turffontein on Saturday.
Golden Rise to shine at Happy Valley
Hong Kong racing continues at Happy Valley today with an exciting nine-race fixture and highly competitive action expected throughout the evening.
Cody set to storm home
CLASS: PETER-TRAINED RUNNER HAS BEEN RACING IN STRONGER COMPANY
